Biologist

GAP SOLUTIONS INC•Baltimore, MD

4d•$135,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Biologist will support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) within the National Institute of Health. The primary objective is to provide research services and deliverables through performance of support services for the Confocal Imaging Facility core of the NIA IRP.

Requirements

Master’s degree in biology or a related field
Proficiency in Confocal Light Microscopy
Must have 4 years demonstrated experience in biological research setting with routine classic embedding and sample preparation techniques including ultramicrotomy for electron microscopy methods.
Skilled in Zeiss Zen, FIJI-Image J, and MS Office
Experience with cryo-fixation preparation techniques for cryo
Demonstrated 2-5 years of experience using Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEMs) or Transmission Electron microscopes (TEMs).
Experience with Focused Ion Beam Scanning
Familiarity with automated imaging systems with either light or electron microscopes in a biological research laboratory
Experience with digital imaging of biological systems using light microscopy.
Familiarity with workflow using 3D reconstruction software.

Nice To Haves

Electron microscopy is a plus
Electron Microscopy or other volumetric electron microscopy techniques is a plus.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff
Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects

Responsibilities

Study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function
Identify, classify, and study structure, behavior, ecology, physiology, nutrition, culture, and distribution of plant and animal species
Proficiency in Confocal Microscopy image acquisition and analysis
Proficiency in Immunohistochemistry IHC and ICC and immunofluorescence IF techniques
Functional knowledge of super-resolution microscopy techniques
Sample preparation for transmission electron microscopy (TEM); fixation, resin embedding, ultrathin sectioning, post staining, immunogold labeling and negative staining.
Preparation of solutions and chemicals
Troubleshooting and optimizing laboratory protocols and instrumentation.
User training and support.
Operate laboratory equipment to analyze samples
Analyze laboratory findings
Operation of the TEM and support equipment
Responsible for a clean and organized laboratory.
User training and support.
Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data
Interpret research or operational data
Record research or operational data
Pursue the research goals of the laboratory by conducting wet-lab works
Work with staff on performing various experiments and procedures
Harvest and collect mouse embryos, tissues and organs
Perform histological techniques, including tissue and/or whole-mount in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry
Prepare and organize various lab samples
Conduct molecular biological analyses
Provide a broad range of technical assistance to laboratory members
Maintain laboratory supplies, equipment and experimental records
Provide support for ordering reagents and equipment required for the laboratory
Work products and documents related to conducting wet-lab works including harvesting and collecting mouse embryos, tissues and organs; perform histological techniques; conduct various molecular biological analyses.
Work products and documents related to maintaining the laboratory’s supplies, equipment and experimental records.
Clean Equipment, Run Validation, Inspect Equipment, and Meet with lab members to present updates
Work products and documents related to training and supervising researchers in confocal microscopy